OCB Michigan Natural (Pro Qualifier*)

14 OCB Pro cards will be awarded (7 Open and 7 Masters)
Pro cards will be awarded when minimum entries are met in the Open (5) and Masters Age Classes (3).

Date

September 13th, 2025

Location

East Grand Rapids High School
Performing Arts Center
2211 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

SHOW TIMES *APPROXIMATE & MAY BE ADJUSTED*

The following times are tentative and could change depending on the number of entries in each division.
Men's Show Start time: 10:00 AM
Women's Show Start time: 1:45 PM

The schedule of events will take place over 5 segments to help ease flow of foot traffic over the course of the day, and to help with spectators planning to attend the event. Approximated times for each segment are listed below. Please plan accordingly and show up before your segment below. Group comparisons, individual presentations and awards will take place for each segment.
Segment 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00PM AM Men's Bodybuilding and Men's Physique
Segment 2: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Men's Classic PhysiquernShort Intermission
Segment 3: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Women's Physique and Figure
Segment 4: 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM Women's Wellness
Segment 5: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Bikini
***Awards will take place after EACH segment above

SHOW FORMAT

Each division will consist of group comparisons, Individual posing routines, this will be followed by awards. Overalls will be done at the end of each segment / division.
All categories except Bodybuilding & Women’s Physique will walk in numerical order to house music for their individual presentations. The use of props is allowed for women’s physique and bodybuilding and max time on stage should be 60 seconds to your own provided music, otherwise house music will be used.

FORMAT FOR INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS **OPTIONAL**

Athletes may choose to perform individual routines. This is an opportunity to get individual stage time and additional photos. These routines are not judged and do not factor into placement. Due to the size of this event, in order to allow all contestants to have an opportunity to participate in the 45 second individual presentations segment, competitors will be introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music. Athletes will walk to the center of the back of the stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike one pose of their choice, walk to front center stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike a pose, walk to the far side of the stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike one pose of their choice then walk to the other side of the stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike one pose of their choice, back to the center “X” for a pose and then exit. Music submissions are not needed. House music will be played.

ATHLETE’S MEETING

All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4-6pm on Friday September 12th
The location will take place within a conference room at the Host Hotel
This meeting is where final check in’s will take place for entry into the event and competitor buttons, shirts, free products from our sponsors etc will be received.

TICKETS

Adult General Admission $50, Under Age 12 General Admission $20, Age 2 and under are free.
Coach or Assistant Pass (backstage access): $110 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare backstage). One assistant max per competitor is permitted.
Tickets and Coaches Pass can be purchased at the venue the day of the show (CASH only). rnTicket Prices are $60 at the door. Please see the ticket counter upon arrival for your wristband
***Online ticket sales will end the Wednesday before the day of the show (September 10th). Thereafter, purchase tickets on the day of the show.

ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES

If entry is received by August 2nd: Entry $110. Entry fee for each additional class is $60. After August 2nd an additional late entry fee of $60 applies. September 9th is the last day entries will be accepted. *REGISTRATIONS AND TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE*

CATEGORIES

Categories being offered are Women’s: Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique and Men’s: Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique. Competitors may NOT participate in more than one category at a show.

Amateur Division Offerings

Bikini: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open,(PQ)
Women’s Wellness: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Figure: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Women’s Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Classic Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Bodybuilding: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 50+, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
DEBUT ELIGIBILITY: First competition ever. Competitors cannot have ever competed in any category with any organization.
NOVICE ELIGIBILITY: Cannot have placed first in any class (besides teen) within any division, within any category, with any organization (with the exception of cases where first place was won in a class that only had one competitor in it.

CLASSES

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. Classes will be split into multiple classes when more than 10 competitors are registered in a class. Classes will be added continuously so no more than 10 competitors will be in a class.

ENTERING MORE THAN ONE DIVISION (CROSSOVER ENTRIES)

A crossover entry is entering more than one division within a category. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also crossover into the Open division and compete in it as well. Competitors may not participate in more than one category (Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class. Awards to include: OCB medals, custom show medals, and Beautiful Sculptures. Tiara’s will be presented to the overall winner in open class for all women’s categoriesrnOCB Pro Cards will be awarded in Open (minimum 5 athletes) and Masters classes (minimum 3).
OCB Pro Card status will be awarded to overall division winners of the open divisions: Men's Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Women's Physique, Wellness, Figure & Bikini Open.
OCB MASTERS PRO Card status will be presented to 1st Place winners of: Women's age 35+ divisions and Men's 40+ divisions.rn

ELIGIBILITY

All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. If needing to obtain the annual membership, please register by a week before the event. Memberships can be purchased on OCBonline.com. This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the OCB drug testing guidelines in order to participate. Prior to registering, competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted on OCBonline.com

All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. If needing to obtain the annual membership, please register by a week before the event. Memberships can be purchased http://www.ocbonline.com. This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the OCB drug testing guidelines in order to participate. Prior to registering competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted on http://ocbonline.com/banned-listrn

BANNED SUBSTANCES SCREENING METHODS

All competitors are required to be drug screen tested prior to competing. In addition, all OCB overall winners in the open and masters classes are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis. If you do not provide a urine specimen after the event, you will NOT be eligible for a PRO card.

CHECK-INS/Drug SCREENINGS

Drug screen information will be emailed out 1-week before the event. Exams by appointment only and conducted at the host Hotel the day before the show on Friday. The fee is $60 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Results are valid for other OCB shows held within three weeks. All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4-6pm on Friday June 6th. The location will take place within the conference room at the Host Hotel.

MUSIC

If competing in the Bodybuilding or Women's Physique category, then please send the music mp3 or m4a file as an email attachment to michiganocb@gmail.com. Music must not contain any profanity. If music is not received for any competitor by June 6th, house music will be used for them the day of the event. If needed, mp3 files of songs can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $1, downloaded, and then emailed as a file attachment. All music must be sent as a digital file. Competitors can send complete songs if they wish, the music would just be faded out after the stage walk is finished. When sending music, state whether the music should start after you get set on stage, or before you come out. NOTE: individual posing routines will be no longer than 60 seconds.

HOST HOTEL

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids – Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

For reservations call the Holiday Inn and mention Michigan OCB contest: 616-285-7600
It’s recommended to make reservations as soon as possible as the hotel will release any unreserved rooms for general sale and, in the hotel’s discretion, will accept reservations at the group rate on a space and rate available basis.rn

BACKSTAGE POLICY

One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must buy a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access. If anyone is found backstage without a Trainer/Assistant's ticket, they will be escorted out of the building, will not be allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified from the contest.

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR SPACE

Vendor space is limited to 4 businesses. The cost for vendor space is $200. Email michiganocb@gmail.com to secure your spot.

COMPETITOR PREP AREA

Light weights, bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.

STAGE PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE

Stage photo coverage services will be available from Magic Dreams Productions (Matty Jacobsen). Order forms with details about coverage will be available at show check-ins. For pre-bookings, email mb_jacobsen@yahoo.com

VIDEO RECORDING POLICY

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cell phones for recording, however NO professional cameras are allowed in the venue. Please do not block the aisle ways.

SPRAY TANNING, HAIR & MAKEUP SERVICES

Spray tanning, Hair, and Makeup services will be available from OnStage Beauty. For details, and to book appointments: Click HERE!. 586-292-5161 | info@onstagebeauty.comrn

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Competitors must be fully covered if ever entering the auditorium seating area. Exposed body areas that can allow tanning agent to stain seating cloth is to be avoided (venue personnel will fine any violators, so be careful!). Only bottled water will be allowed in the venue. Please be respectful and dispose of your trash. Please show respect for the venue and promoter by taking precautions to remain on paper/plastic protected areas whenever tanning, oiling, or "pumping up". Do not stray beyond protected areas (again, venue personnel will fine any violators, so be careful!).

Competitors will be provided with potentially two competitor number buttons at check-ins/polygraphs. One to be worn on the rear center of suit bottoms, the other should be worn on either the front left of suit bottoms, or, if in the Bikini category, on the side primarily displayed in your primary front pose, if different, to help judges keep track of individuals during scoring. When the head judge calls out contestant numbers and asks competitors to switch places on stage with another competitor during group comparisons, competitors should raise their hands so each contestant will be able to determine where they should go. Be sure to review applicable category guidelines on OCBonline.com to ensure awareness of judging criteria and proper form for mandatory poses for OCB contests. Competitors will need to show their competitor number buttons to door personnel in order to gain access to the back stage and auditorium areas (remember, contestants must be fully covered whenever entering the auditorium!). There will be expediters back stage who will be advising competitors when they should be getting ready and when they should be getting lined up to go out on stage. For group comparisons, competitors will line up near the front of the stage where a line of tape will be. There will be large X's on the stage to mark where pausing points should be for stage walks. Tip: When doing walks face inward toward the middle of the audience at the side X's so the crowd and photographer gets a better view of your physique. The facility will be accessible any time after 8:30 AM the day of the show. It's recommended that competitors arrive no later than 30 minutes before the final posted show starting time for their segment to allow enough time to get familiarized with the building layout and be ready before the planned start time. Polygraph testing and check-in tasks will both be done at the appointment time scheduled. The check-in tasks will consist of distributing competitor number buttons, receiving free sponsor products, promoter freebies, verifying current OCB memberships, and turning in photo order forms (if applicable).

For awards presentations, there will be numbers 1 through 5 taped to the stage floor. They represent placements. When a competitor is announced as winning "X" place, they should move to where that corresponding number is on the floor to receive their trophy. Trophies should be placed on the floor in front of competitors so they are not being held when a photo opportunity for a group pose is requested after all placements have been awarded for the class. For divisions that have more than one class, class winners should stay near the stage area after receiving their awards because they will be called out with other class winners for judging to determine divisions' overall winners. Winners of OCB Pro qualifying placements should stay close to the stage area after exiting for urine specimen collections. If anyone is found backstage who isn't a competitor, and who does not have a Trainer/Assistant's ticket, they will be escorted out of the building, will not be allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified from the contest.

SOCIAL MEDIA - STAY CONNECTED

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CONTACT

Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter at michiganocb@gmail.com